Q: The 3 of you haven’t visited Thailand for 3 years. How do you feel visiting us this time?JJ: I’m very glad to get a chance to meet the fans again because we haven’t been here for 3 years, and I’m glad there are many fans waiting for us until now. I’d like to thank the sponsors for inviting us to have this concert.YC: I’d like to tell the fans I’m very touched. Although we haven’t visited here for 3 years but there are still many fans welcoming us. Thank you so much.JS: I’d like to thank our fans again and we are having the final 2014 concert here in Thailand which means a lot to us, it’s a good opportunity for us to meet our fans this year.

Q: 2014 JYJ ASIA TOUR CONCERT IN THAILAND “THE RETURN OF THE KING” is considered the great comeback, what will the fans see in JYJ – The King?YC: The concert will take place tomorrow with the theme “THE RETURN OF THE KING”, and it has a good meaning. We have also prepared cool shows for the fans so we don’t want any fans to miss the concert tomorrow.

Q: JYJ latest album “Just Us” reached the no. 1 all kill spot on every chart right after the album was released and it was also nominated on the music show without being promoted, how do you feel about it?JJ: We haven’t had the album together for 3 years so we gave our whole hearts in “Just Us’ album, and you all will get to listen to this album tomorrow. We wish all the fans come to support us.

Q: All 3 of you are very good at singing, could you tell us how you share the lyrics part when you sing together? JJ: We sat and discussed who was good for each part so we could express our feelings more clearly in that part of the songs.

Q: What are JYJ specialties? JS: JYJ are different to other singers because we can sing with many vocals, for example, I can sing the high notes and other members can sing medium and low notes to make the best of the songs. This is our charm.

Q: This album is full of JYJ creations, please select a song that suits you the most and tell us why? JS: I like ‘Valentine”. This song suits me well because I’m charming and this song is charming. This song can express who I am very well.JJ: This is a very difficult question. I choose the song “Let me see”. I personally like this song because it means a lot to me and we all 3 sing this song together.YC: I like “Valentine” , it’s been a year since this song was recorded but when we sing it again it can still grab my heart. I really like this song.

Q: Jaejoong, you once apologized to the fans you didn’t have the 6 packs to show them in your drama. So will the fans see them in the concert tomorrow? JJ: I think it’d be difficult because, honestly, I’ve been eating a lot lately but if the fans really want to see them I’ll reconsider about it.

Q: Junsu, you are considered a musical star and your sexy role in the Musical Dracula has just ended. Could you tell us how you selected the musical role? JS: When I considered the musical role I’d listen to their musical songs if I liked one of them I’d accept the role right away, but if there’s none that I like, then I have to reconsider again.

Q: What if Jaejoong or Yoochun accepted to take the role in the musical Dracula. Which roles would suit them the best and why? JS: Jaejoong suits the Dracula role because his of facial features but there’s another role for Yoochun as the guy who is very into love, I think it suits Yoochun well.

Q: JYJ have been friends for more than 10 years. Is there anything you like to tell each member but hasn’t had a chance to do it yet? JJ: If there’s anything I’d like to say but didn’t have the chance before, I think it’d be difficult to say it right now on the stage. Talking in private is a better idea.

Q: The fans always feel pity for Junsu because Jaejoong and Yoochun always tease him during the interview, is it true? JS: Yes it’s been like this for 10 years. They like to tease me during the interview so if they don’t do it now it won’t be fun.

Q: We haven’t seen you guys for a long time, can you update us your Thai? JS (Thai) : ma-proa (coconut)JJ (Thai) : Chon kaew (Cheers)MC : After you finished your drink you must say “Mod kaew” (The glass is empty)YC (Thai) : Ting-tong (silly)MC:Did you specify that to someone?YC (Thai) : Mai Ting tong (not silly)JJ (Thai) : A-roi (delicious) and I also learn the word “Pi” and “Nong) Pi is for the person who is older than you and Nong is for the person who is younger than you. I just learned those words today.JS (Thai) : rak na joob joob (love you peck peck)

Q: JYJ has been appointed as the honorary ambassadors of 2014 Incheon Asian Games and got a chance to sing the theme “Only One” , tell us how you feel about it?JJ: This Asian games is a great national competition. We are very honored to be invited to sing the theme song at the opening ceremony. We’d like to tell all the athletes to be careful during the competition. Although winning and losing is important but the most important thing is health. We want everyone to be safe.

Q: If you were selected to be South Korean national athletes in this Asian games . What kind of sports would you like to take part in and why? JS: I will choose archery because it is considered South Korean national sports.JJ: I want to participate in fencing.YC: I’d just be the manager then. I think being manager for these two must be more tiring because I’d have to take care both of them when they’re in the competition.

Q: I think this is the question that the fans want to know, are Thai girls beautiful? JS (Thai): rak na joob joob (love you , peck) I like Thai girls, they are beautiful and so pretty when they smile.
JJ: Hahahaha I’m not sure if I can ask this but I’d like to know when Thai girls put the make up on, are their eyebrows already thick? I saw my sisters after cleaning their make up , they had no eyebrows but I saw all the Thai girls have the eyebrows.

JS: One more thing, Thai girls got the very beautiful eyes.YC: This question should have never been asked because I think Thai girls are very lovely. When the boys speak they end up the sentences with “krub” and girls end up with “ka” I think the “ka” accent is very imploring (the MC asked everyone to say Yoochun ka)

Q: Finally what would you like to say to the fans before going to meet them at the concert tomorrow? JS: I’d like to thank all the fans and sponsors to give us a chance for the concert in Thailand this time. It means a lot to us because this is the final concert this year. Let’s have fun together tomorrow.JJ: see you tomorrow(Before Yoochun ending the press conference, the fans showed their support by showing the banner “JYJ Smile Again”)YC: Thanks everyone for coming to this press conference. I’d like you all to continue supporting us in the concert tomorrow. Thank you so much.

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Korea Drama Awards 2014

Korean Drama Awards 2014: The nominees are chosen from Korean dramas that aired on the three major broadcasting networks (KBS, MBC and SBS) and cable channels (tvN, JTBC,..). The winners are decided solely by experts judges/critics in the acting field.
Triangle’s Kim Jaejoong won “Top Excellence Award, Actor” ^^

[FULL TRANS] 141001 Jaejoong’s Acceptance Speech:

“Thank you. First of all, I would like to thank PD Yoo Chulyong, PD Choi Jungkyu and all the staffs. I also sincerely thank many actors/actresses who have diligently immersed into the filming with your smiles and who have helped me a lot, even though we have had hard time filming. I told myself not to be nervous when I came to the stage, but [I became nervous] before I knew it… *fans cheering* Before I knew it… because I don’t have many chances to appear on TV, so I’m being very… a little bit nervous… *fans cheering* I’m very thankful to my family, CEO Baek Changju of our company and my members Yoochun and Junsu. This is my first drama as main lead. Thank you very much for giving me this award. I’ll try my best to prepare my next project, so that I could greet you again on TV with better image. Thank you.”

Gathering attention for holding a large, free fan exhibition every year, JYJ will hold a large, free concert this time. They are expected to grace ‘2014 Gangnam Hallyu Festival’ stage –to be conducted on a special stage on Yeongdongdae-ro [/street] in front of Korea Electric Power Corporation(KEPCO)– on their own for over 2 and a half hours in Samseong-dong, Seoul at 7 pm KST on October 5th.

This concert is the Seoul encore concert of JYJ’s ‘THE RETURN OF THE KING’, that is underway in parts of Asia by JYJ currently. In particular to be held for free-of-charge, it is raising expectations of fans already very much so.

In regards to the artists who are representing K-pop, JYJ; Seoul’s Gangnam-gu Office –who is sponsoring the event– is expecting 3,300 people to be arriving on that day. The number of people is 10% more than last year.

On September 14, an official of the event said, “It was not an easy decision for JYJ, who boasts ticket power, to conduct a free concert,” yet, “Their stage on that day can even be viewed as the definitive stop of their Asia tour to be held in the meantime”.

Meanwhile, continuing on with their Asia tour in Seoul, Hong Kong, Beijing, Taipei, etc.; JYJ will proceed with a concert also in Shanghai, China on September 20.

Gangnam Festival is the biggest festival held in the district, and integrates a series of major festivals. The district hosts held annually this festival since 2007 to attract foreign visitors and contribute to regional economic growth.

About 2014 Gangnam Hallyu Festival usually there’s a number of artists who perform each year, but for this year (2014), it will be only JYJ! ^__^ Since this is a free concert and open to the public. Let’s support JYJ!

Heading to the streets of Yeongdeungdaero, JYJ will be showcasing an exclusive concert.

On September 15, C-JeS Entertainment stated, “Currently gaining popularity in Asia, Europe, South America, and more, JYJ will be holding an exclusive concert at Seoul′s Yeongdeungdaero on October 5. At this Gangnam Hallyu Festival, JYJ is planning on spending 2 meaningful hours with fans who love Hallyu.

The Gangnam Festival, which will hold its fourth event in 2014, is the largest festival in the Gangnam district that takes place on the first week of October every year. During this time, the event holds the ′Fashion Festival,′ the ′International Peace Marathon,′ the ′Hallyu Festival,′ and the ′Gangnam Grand Sale, bringing hallyu, fashion, and culture together and raising the brand value of Gangnam.

Through the exclusive concert at the Gangnam Hallyu Festival on Yeongdeungdaro, JYJ will provide a time where fans as well as Seoul citizens and tourists can enjoy hallyu together.

The event staff stated, “We decided to plan out this event to create a place where fans from in and outside of Korea can enjoy hallyu through this exclusive concert and JYJ, who is continuously and actively spreading hallyu.”

Meanwhile, JYJ is currently on its 2014 JYJ Asia Tour ′The Return of the King′, meeting with fans all over Asia.

Group JYJ created a special encore stage with Vietnamese fans in heavy rain.

On August 31, C-JeS Entertainment disclosed, “JYJ successfully completed the Vietnam concert of their Asia Tour in the midst of 6000 Vietnamese fans’ cheers at Quân khu 7 Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on August 30,” and, “In particular at this concert held in an outdoor venue, singer and fan becoming as one created a splendid sight, even amid pouring heavy rain on the encore stage”.

JYJ is famous as the team gaining highest popularity among Hallyu stars in Vietnam.

On this day fans, who gathered from across the nation, sang along to songs in Korean and enjoyed JYJ’s concert.

One fan saw JYJ who she’s looking upon again in 4 years, and choked back tears.

On this day, JYJ opened with live stages for all of 24 songs; like title song ‘Back Seat’ and their 1st regular album’s title songs ‘In Heaven’ and ‘Get Out’. As a talented band they also showed off a variety of colorful stages –such pop, rock, dance, R&B– within their own solo performances in a group-like way and captured local fans’ hearts.

The encore stage became an unforgettable memory for everyone, singer and fan.

Although everyone got drenched in the rain, they enjoyed the concert. JYJ said, “The rain came but we got more excited. It became a sexy stage because of the rain” and “It seems we’ll never forget the time we spent with Vietnamese fans”.

1:24:JJ: Because we just released a new album, we will be singing songs from that album at the concert. There are also solo songs that the members created. There’s the stage performance that only JYJ provides but by combining individual ‘color’ gained through each member’s solo activities, we are showing a more diverse stage.

JS: In the past, we would want to show the cool side of us during concerts but now, I think we want to have fun with the fans during our concerts.

2:38
MC: The choreography to ‘Back Seat’ is very sexy and we recently saw the music video. While you were filming the MV, are there any behind the scene stories that you can share with us?

YC: It’s been a while since I’ve danced, and compared to before, it takes longer to memorize things.JJ: Me too.YC: I would feel exhausted faster as well.JJ: Me too me too.YC: In the past, I would film through the night and feel tired, but it was okay. Now, if I dance at night, oh~ my joints would hurt…

JJ: Junsu was lipsyncing while moving his hips. I thought ah.. he really knows which part of his body he’s confident in…

(JS & YC laugh)

3:28
MC: Aside from this dance, this album had many stylish points. Which one was your favorite?

YC: We were styled by this nuna here.
/JJ tries to hand the microphone to the stylist/JS: Please show this part, even if it’s just one cut.JJ: Our stylist..YC: She’s still not married yetJS: Single men can try to woo her
MC: (joking) You can leave us your contact information and we can display it on the screen. (JYJ laughs and claps xD)

T/N: Only actual interview parts were translated.
Translated from original Korean due to errors in the Chinese subtitles.

This post will be updated throughout the day with Twitter, Naver LINE and Instagram updates by JYJ. A time will be added with each tweet, LINE message and Instagram update as our translators will not always be able to provide instant translations This post includes updates from 6am KST, August 9th to 5:59am KST, August 14th.

(Junsu, 12:30pm KST, 140810, Twitter) Thanks to you all, I feel like I just had a very happy dream ^^ Thank you so much for yesterday~!! pic.twitter.com/KUnjqgD42l

(3:36pm KST, 140810, LINE) JYJ’s ‘BACK SEAT’ has been nominated for first place on SBS’ Inkigayo, vote now! You can vote by texting #1245 or using the appp ‘M&TV Talk’^^ Go go!!(3:38pm KST, 140810, LINE)If you’re sending in your vote through text messaging, you have to type JYJ in Korean in order for your vote to be counted^^

Junsu, 5:29pm KST, 140811, Twitter) The longer I’m in Dracula, the more I forget how to make cute expressions at the camera.. so I tried to make a cute face. The only way to go is to stick your lips out. You’ll all be having dinner soon.. so sorry about this. I wanted to see if I could still look cute in my late twenties.. pic.twitter.com/hnTlKYrCM2